Shio-musubi (Salted Rice Ball)
Onigiri is a rice ball with various fillings. This time, I’ll show you one of my family’s favorite and the most EASY, SIMPLE & DELICIOUS onigiri. 🍙 Don’t forget to read YUCa’s Tips to master the basics to make Japanese rice balls.
Ingredients (6 rice balls):
600g Japanese rice *steamed
4 Sheet Nori seaweed
Salt, as needed
Water, as needed
Directions:
1. Cut one sheet in two folds, fold the other in half lengthwise and cut.
2. Prepare cooked rice, water and salt in separate bowls.
3. Divide the rice into 6 equal portions with a spatula.
4. Wet your palms and put a certain amount of rice on it.
5. With using both hands, roll and form the onigiri to make triangle shape.
6. Put some salt on the palm, put it on every sides of onigiri and cover with nori seaweed.
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YUCa’s Tips:
1. Put an appropriate amount of water in the palm of your hand.
2. Avoid pressing hard when making rice balls.
3. If you want the crispy texture of nori, eat it as soon as you roll it into a rice ball.
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